Explore the Family Name Coxton
The meaning of Coxton
English: habitational name from Little Cockstones in Stebbing (Essex).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coxton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Coxton saw a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 112,967th in prevalence, but it rose slightly to 115,639th by 2010, representing a relatively small change of -2.37%. The count of persons bearing the surname also increased during this period from 144 to 151, marking a rise of 4.86%. However, the proportion of individuals named Coxton per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #115,639 | -2.37% |
| Count | 144 | 151 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coxton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the distribution among those with the Coxton surname shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 47.92% to 43.71%, a drop of 8.79%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Black rose from 51.39% to 54.30%, an increase of 5.66%. There were no recorded changes in the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.39% | 54.3% | 5.66% |
| White | 47.92% | 43.71% | -8.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |